Sounds like excuses. Its not your opponents fault you were "out of your powerband". Thats ricer talk. You agree to a MPH, you run, YOU TAKE THE OUTCOME. Theres no shame in saying "hey i did it your way lets do it this way" and trying to negotiate a better run.
I mean Luis (now moselys car i assume from his sig) was a much better geared car than my crx and i think thats the only reason why i lost. But it doesnt matter what i think, i STILL LOST. Setting your car up, gearing, hp , weight, and driver skill are all X factors. run whatcha brung, and dont be afraid to lose.
Problem with greg is he has TALKED A LOT OF SHIT about how fast his car was gonna be, and i warned him against that because just cause you make XXX whp doesnt mean you will lose. Speak softly and carry a big stick. Unfortunatley he now has to eat crow for losing to a MUCH less HP and displacement car.
Sometimes your mouth writes checks your car cant cash (hell i know this more than anyone LOL)
Simmer down greg, be humble, polite, its all in good fun.
Dont make me drag the CRX out of retirement.